Job Description
Plant Manager
Our client has been a consistent player within the ag sector. With their continued growth we are seeking a key player for the role of Plant Manager. As the Plant Manager you will oversee the daily operation of a chemical/biofuel processing operation. In this role you along with designated personnel will direct training efforts for process operators boiler operators maintenance and operations personnel to achieve facility goals policies and company objectives.
- Principal Duties/Responsibilities
- Manages plant operations maintenance and quality control.
- Coordinates plant activities (including experiments and/or trials) through planning with departmental supervisors to insure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and costeffective manner.
- Assists and/or Approves hiring of all plant personnel.
- Maintains programs and policies to ensure a highly effective and motivated workforce.
- Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs environmental compliance and safety.
- Ensures all city county state and federal regulations are met at all times.
- Directs maintains and enforces the safety program for all plant equipment and personnel; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all plant employees.
- Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment replacing or making adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary; provides assistance to establish and maintain spare parts inventory.
- Facilitates communication among all departments
- Reviews reports from supervisors.
- Participates in maintenance planning to determine and plan required projects status of ongoing projects and scheduling of future projects.
- Schedules and organizes plant shutdowns and communicates shutdown time frames with necessary supervisors/managers.
- Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency knowledge and contribution of the supervisory staff; sets guidelines and monitors the procedures used by supervisors to conduct their evaluations.
- Establishes policies and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
- Other duties may be assigned as designated by the Director of Operations
Qualifications
- Qualifications and Competencies
- Following are multiple criteria essential to meeting the requirements of the position.
- Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from fouryear college or university is beneficial but not required.
- Indepth knowledge of ethanol production process and technology
- Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises subordinate staff throughout the plant operation lab and maintenance departments.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
- Responsible for interviewing hiring and training plant employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Computer Skills
- Must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software e.g. word processing email and spreadsheets.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Our client has made consistent and significant investment into their facility over the years. They are regarded as a key regional player within their industry and provide an excellent team driven and collaborative culture for their team members.